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Students will understand and apply the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, practice reframing mistakes, and commit to two effort-based strategies for the week.

Building a growth mindset helps students embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and develop resilience, laying a foundation for lifelong learning and confidence.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Pre-Assessment

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach & Model Mindset

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice – Reframe Mistakes

12 minutes

Step 4

Strategy Planning

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflect & Exit Ticket

8 minutes

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Mindset Powers On!

What Is a Mindset?

Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

Examples of Self-Talk

Practice: Reframing Mistakes

My Growth Strategy Menu

Reflect: Today My Brain Grew

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Journal

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